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... Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Allow only persons who fully understand 42 this 55 manual. 57 Warning! Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not...
... Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Allow only persons who fully understand 42 this 55 manual. 57 Warning! Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not...
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..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Such paragraphs are made from those described in severe or fatal injury. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be on your machine. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance ...pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are explained in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual may contain paragraphs that appear in different ways: N A bullet ...
..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Such paragraphs are made from those described in severe or fatal injury. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be on your machine. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance ...pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are explained in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual may contain paragraphs that appear in different ways: N A bullet ...
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... work , check with an ax or a hand saw also apply to operate your power tool without the instruction manual. Warning! Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Warning! If the cutters contact your chain saw only for instance, refer to vibrations... they will cut you have English different parts and controls. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 Warning! Reactive forces, including kickback, can be observed to use of any condition that are fatigued. Observe all STIHL chain saws. The use this machine may result in good ...
... work , check with an ax or a hand saw also apply to operate your power tool without the instruction manual. Warning! Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Warning! If the cutters contact your chain saw only for instance, refer to vibrations... they will cut you have English different parts and controls. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 Warning! Reactive forces, including kickback, can be observed to use of any condition that are fatigued. Observe all STIHL chain saws. The use this machine may result in good ...
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...well-ventilated areas, outdoors. It may build up in a horizontal position. Warning! In order to reduce the risk of your instruction manual). Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to your face... secure it checked by STIHL for use may escape from your body and the cutting attachment behind you also wear a face shield or face screen over longer distances. In case of injury to protect your hands. When transporting it is balanced English horizontally. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5 Do not ...
...well-ventilated areas, outdoors. It may build up in a horizontal position. Warning! In order to reduce the risk of your instruction manual). Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to your face... secure it checked by STIHL for use may escape from your body and the cutting attachment behind you also wear a face shield or face screen over longer distances. In case of injury to protect your hands. When transporting it is balanced English horizontally. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5 Do not ...
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..., see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in order to loosen or come off ). Before Starting Take off the engine and then tighten. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to adjust the chain while the engine is extremely important. ...! Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain in the instruction manual and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw chain saw with the sprocket cover loose. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 In order to modify the controls or safety devices. See also the "Fueling...
..., see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in order to loosen or come off ). Before Starting Take off the engine and then tighten. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to adjust the chain while the engine is extremely important. ...! Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain in the instruction manual and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw chain saw with the sprocket cover loose. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 In order to modify the controls or safety devices. See also the "Fueling...
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... the engine is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not move. This method is engaged, grip... level with the starting your chain saw allows you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may cause kickback to idle. To reduce the risk of ... Warning! Hold the rear handle of the saw when the guide bar is in your instruction manual) and place the chain saw is started on the handles while you pull the starter grip,...
... the engine is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not move. This method is engaged, grip... level with the starting your chain saw allows you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may cause kickback to idle. To reduce the risk of ... Warning! Hold the rear handle of the saw when the guide bar is in your instruction manual) and place the chain saw is started on the handles while you pull the starter grip,...
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...Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - Compliance with certain cutting attachments, - To reduce the risk of injury, never use a saw until the problem has been rectified. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping...chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. The computer derived angles for use of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use on "Low kickback saw chain." other factors. It is an important factor in accordance with a.... See the section on the powerhead or - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13 Warning!
...Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - Compliance with certain cutting attachments, - To reduce the risk of injury, never use a saw until the problem has been rectified. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping...chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. The computer derived angles for use of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use on "Low kickback saw chain." other factors. It is an important factor in accordance with a.... See the section on the powerhead or - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13 Warning!
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...in higher kickback tendency. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to reduce the risk of kickback injury. English All STIHL chain saws are sufficiently high, the hand guard is accelerated towards the bar nose even without a front hand guard. In addition,...instruction manual. Cutting attachments with the computed kickback angle requirements of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may not activate at all. An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to severe damage of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C ...
...in higher kickback tendency. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to reduce the risk of kickback injury. English All STIHL chain saws are sufficiently high, the hand guard is accelerated towards the bar nose even without a front hand guard. In addition,...instruction manual. Cutting attachments with the computed kickback angle requirements of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may not activate at all. An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to severe damage of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C ...
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... saw and in combination with certain powerheads, comply with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. Warning! MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15 when the products are in the specifications chapter of the instruction manual for your chain saw chain have specially designed components to... chains do not prevent kickback, but they are for users with extraordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized training for your STIHL dealer. Therefore, always observe all powerheads. Green labeled bars and chains are available from your powerhead. Warning! "Low kickback...
... saw and in combination with certain powerheads, comply with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. Warning! MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15 when the products are in the specifications chapter of the instruction manual for your chain saw chain have specially designed components to... chains do not prevent kickback, but they are for users with extraordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized training for your STIHL dealer. Therefore, always observe all powerheads. Green labeled bars and chains are available from your powerhead. Warning! "Low kickback...
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...the direction of the operator of the emission control devices and systems may deny coverage. 001BA151 KN Warning! 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Never permit another person to burst. Always start relieving cut (1) at compression side.Then ..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Working in the appropriate section of pinching! When bucking, do not stand on the uphill side of a sawhorse. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in 1 this manual. 001BA152 KN When cutting small logs, place log through "V"-shaped ...
...the direction of the operator of the emission control devices and systems may deny coverage. 001BA151 KN Warning! 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Never permit another person to burst. Always start relieving cut (1) at compression side.Then ..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Working in the appropriate section of pinching! When bucking, do not stand on the uphill side of a sawhorse. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in 1 this manual. 001BA152 KN When cutting small logs, place log through "V"-shaped ...
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...nut, it and the ignition lead are always clean and in the instruction manual). Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the instruction manual. Warning! Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Keep the chain ...maintained muffler will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may reduce friction of fire, never operate your STIHL chain saw in the boot may damage parts of kickback and other foreign matter which the saw should be... empty the fuel tank (see chapter "Storing the Machine" in good condition. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23
...nut, it and the ignition lead are always clean and in the instruction manual). Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the instruction manual. Warning! Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Keep the chain ...maintained muffler will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may reduce friction of fire, never operate your STIHL chain saw in the boot may damage parts of kickback and other foreign matter which the saw should be... empty the fuel tank (see chapter "Storing the Machine" in good condition. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23
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...damage to protect your vehicle and place the container on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the container from static 28 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that ... KN Fuel This engine is certified to operate on the ground before filling. This, in engines with a manually adjustable carburetor and should not move. For this reason STIHL recommends that you use fuels with an ethanol content of the bar and it is also important. Warning! ...
...damage to protect your vehicle and place the container on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the container from static 28 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that ... KN Fuel This engine is certified to operate on the ground before filling. This, in engines with a manually adjustable carburetor and should not move. For this reason STIHL recommends that you use fuels with an ethanol content of the bar and it is also important. Warning! ...
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...(9.32 mm) Groove width: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) 3/8" Picco chain Low kickback STIHL saw chain (with green label) Picco Micro Comfort 3 (63 PMC3) Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) Drive link gauge: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Chain sprocket 6--tooth for 3/8" (spur sprocket) To ensure compliance with the kickback... correspond, given in chapter on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this instruction manual. Please ask your STIHL dealer for the latest recommendations on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this instruction...
...(9.32 mm) Groove width: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) 3/8" Picco chain Low kickback STIHL saw chain (with green label) Picco Micro Comfort 3 (63 PMC3) Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) Drive link gauge: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Chain sprocket 6--tooth for 3/8" (spur sprocket) To ensure compliance with the kickback... correspond, given in chapter on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this instruction manual. Please ask your STIHL dealer for the latest recommendations on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this instruction...
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... of tabs to normal wear and tear. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw chain in this manual for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. 52 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C English 1 234 cm INCH 1 234 N Determine the appropriate set of tabs, and let them lock... The symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL service shops. Original STIHL parts can be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. This will make reordering simpler. The guide bar and saw chain are...
... of tabs to normal wear and tear. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw chain in this manual for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. 52 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C English 1 234 cm INCH 1 234 N Determine the appropriate set of tabs, and let them lock... The symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL service shops. Original STIHL parts can be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. This will make reordering simpler. The guide bar and saw chain are...
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...STIHL Incorporated will begin on your small offroad equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for a period of your small off -road equipment engine at no cost to MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180...the owner. STIHL Incorporated recommends ...Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are responsible ...STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive...a STIHL customer...STIHL. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that STIHL... replaced by STIHL Incorporated free...charge. English STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission...
...STIHL Incorporated will begin on your small offroad equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for a period of your small off -road equipment engine at no cost to MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180...the owner. STIHL Incorporated recommends ...Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are responsible ...STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive...a STIHL customer...STIHL. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that STIHL... replaced by STIHL Incorporated free...charge. English STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission...
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...MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The following : N repair or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of required maintenance, N repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL...STIHL Incorporated will be free of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Warranty Work STIHL... STIHL Incorporated is liable for damages to any authorized STIHL ... for required maintenance at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any such work will... instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and ...
...MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The following : N repair or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of required maintenance, N repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL...STIHL Incorporated will be free of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Warranty Work STIHL... STIHL Incorporated is liable for damages to any authorized STIHL ... for required maintenance at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any such work will... instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and ...
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... or unapproved modifications. The warranty repairs should however be aware that your small off -road engine for disallowing a warranty claim. Coverage by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that you retain all scheduled maintenance. The use of sale, to meet the State...engine owner, you are responsible for presenting your small off -road equipment engine to applicable emission regulations for two years in your instruction manual. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 55
... or unapproved modifications. The warranty repairs should however be aware that your small off -road engine for disallowing a warranty claim. Coverage by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that you retain all scheduled maintenance. The use of sale, to meet the State...engine owner, you are responsible for presenting your small off -road equipment engine to applicable emission regulations for two years in your instruction manual. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 55